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Radio K.A.O.S.
Rock · 1987 · 4 tracks

Radio K.A.O.S.

Roger Waters

A high-concept neon-lit rock opera where Cold War paranoia meets eighties synth-pop. Dense with radio static, Morse code, and sharp political critique.

June 15, 1987 · CBS

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A high-tension blend of Cold War paranoia and technological isolation, resolving in a fragile sense of global hope.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks
01
Radio Waves
4:59
03
Me or Him
5:24
04
The Powers That Be
4:36
08
The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)
5:44
Moments Worth Listening For
The jarring transition from the upbeat synth-pop of Radio Waves into the haunting, sample-heavy atmosphere of Me or Him.
The rhythmic integration of Morse code and radio chatter that serves as a percussive spine throughout the record.
The climactic emotional shift in The Tide Is Turning where the cold digital production gives way to a more organic, hopeful choir.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Radio K.A.O.S. sound next to the rest of Roger Waters's catalogue?

Digital Clarity+4.0σ

The production is built around digital clarity than this artist usually allows.

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